ApplicantEdge was created to empower diverse applicants—especially from Africa—to overcome barriers in the hiring process for global health and international development roles.
We believe that talent is universal, but opportunity is not. Many qualified candidates struggle to translate their valuable experience into the specific language and frameworks used by international organizations. Our tool bridges this gap, helping applicants showcase their skills and experience in ways that resonate with hiring managers.
The global health and international development sectors often use specialized language and frameworks that can create barriers for diverse applicants, especially those from regions like Africa where different terminology might be used for similar skills and experiences.
Additionally, many qualified candidates have valuable informal experience that doesn't fit neatly into traditional CV formats, making it difficult for them to showcase their true capabilities.
These barriers contribute to a lack of diversity in leadership positions within global health and development organizations, despite the fact that diverse leadership leads to more effective and sustainable solutions.
ApplicantEdge uses AI to analyze job descriptions and CVs, identifying matches and gaps while translating informal experience into sector-aligned language. We help applicants:
Our goal is not just to help applicants get jobs, but to transform the hiring landscape in global health and development by ensuring that diverse talent can showcase their true capabilities.